Usage Note
Flusstal is the standard geographical compound for a valley formed and shaped by a river. German school geography distinguishes Längstal (longitudinal valley) from Quertal (transverse valley). Many German wine regions, settlement corridors and transport routes follow Flusstäler.
Examples
"Das breite Flusstal bot fruchtbaren Boden für Landwirtschaft und Weinanbau."
Natural Translation
The wide river valley offered fertile soil for agriculture and viticulture.
Literal Translation
The wide river valley offered fertile soil for agriculture and wine cultivation.
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